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----------------------------Original message---------------------------- Colleauges, I am pleased to announce the following job opportunity at Yale. Max Marmor, head Arts Library ****** INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES LIBRARIAN, Arts Library, Yale University Minimum Rank: Librarian I-II THE UNIVERSITY AND THE LIBRARY: The University Library, which is a highly valued partner in teaching and research at the University, has more than 10.5 million volumes housed in the Sterling Memorial Library and 16 school and department libraries. It employs a dynamic and innovative staff of nearly 600 FTE who have the opportunity to work with the highest caliber of colleagues, faculty and students in a variety of contexts conducive to staff development. A full spectrum of library resources, from rare books and manuscripts to a rapidly expanding network of electronic resources, constitutes one of Yale's distinctive strengths. The Library is engaged in numerous ambitious projects such as the renovation of the main library building, the complete retrospective conversion of the Library's catalog, and various automation projects which include network access to scholarly information and a range of digital library initiatives. The Arts Library serves several distinguished programs, including the Schools of Architecture, Art and Drama; the Department of the History of Art; the Yale University Art Gallery; the Yale Center for British Art; the Yale community generally; and the entire New Haven and Southern Connecticut region. A new Arts Library facility is presently under design as part of a master plan for the Yale arts area. It will incorporate the existing Art & Architecture Library, the Visual Resources Collection, which houses 325,000 study slides, 196,000 study photographs and a growing corpus of digital images, as well as the Arts of the Book Collection and the Drama Library. The Arts Library is developing an innovative program of enhanced instructional and other reader services that will be delivered wherever the needs of readers warrant: on site at the Arts Library; at Sterling Memorial Library, where a significant proportion of the Yale Library's research collections in the arts resides; in classrooms and seminar rooms; in academic departments; remotely over the expanding campus communications network; and by telephone and correspondence. These services will include bibliographic instruction and reference services; instruction in network navigation and in the discovery, retrieval, and use of art information; and instruction in the use of specialized tools supporting the Arts Library's program of web-based digital media services. Ongoing assessment and development of reader services will be an essential component of this service program. The Arts Library seeks a creative and imaginative Instructional Services Librarian to participate in creating, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating instructional services to Yale's arts programs in close coordination with instructional programs throughout the Yale Library. RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the head of the Arts Library, helps create, coordinate, deliver, and assess instructional services to the primary constituencies served by the Arts Library. Includes bibliographic instruction, reference services, instruction in network navigation and in the discovery, retrieval, and use of art information, and instruction in the use of specialized tools supporting an expanding suite of web-based digital media services. Serves as the Arts Library's web master, and is actively engaged with the Library's web-based, multimedia digital library and course-based support programs. Responsible for selection and collection management in an appropriate sub-field of the arts or architecture, collaborating with other selectors in building library collections in support of the arts at Yale. May participate as a member of a team of Yale librarians in providing general reference and instructional services, and in the ongoing development of the Library's web-based Research Workstation. Represents the department and Library in the academic and professional community by serving on various committees and task forces and by being active within the profession. QUALIFICATIONS: MLS degree from an ALA-accredited library school. Minimum one year of professional library or visual resources experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in the field of librarianship or visual resources curatorship; minimum two years of professional library or visual resources experience for an appointment at the rank of Librarian II. Demonstrated commitment to instructional and reader services. Demonstrated and thorough knowledge of current practices, developments and issues in art library and visual resources technology. Familiarity with art reference tools in all formats. Demonstrated oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with library staff and the academic and scholarly community. Demonstrated potential for professional growth. Reading knowledge of one or more Western European languages. Preferred: Advanced study in the visual or performing arts. Professional experience in an academic art library or visual resources collection. Experience in educating faculty, staff and students in the use and benefits of new technologies, especially digital image-based tools. Experience with digital multimedia software, digital imaging technology and tools, and web design. SALARY AND BENEFITS: Rank and salary will be based upon the successful candidate's qualifications and experience. Full benefits package including 22 vacation days; 17 holiday, recess and personal days; comprehensive healthcare; TIAA/CREF or Yale retirement plan; and relocation assistance. Applications received by May 31, 1999 will be given first consideration; applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For immediate consideration send or fax your scannable letter of application, resume and the names of three references to Diane Y. Turner, Director, Library Human Resources; Source Code EAYU58031; P.O. Box 208256, New Haven, CT 06520; fax (203) 432-9817. Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.